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Avatar for LUCKY DUCK PLUMBING LLC
LUCKY DUCK PLUMBING LLC
4.8(
191
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceSump Pump - Repair or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - Install+3 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tim was prompt, friendly, professional, easy to communicate with, understood my budgetary concerns, educated me about my system and charged me less than I expected. I will definitely be hiring him again. I never expected to have a favorite plumber but I have one now!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Neighborhood Drains L.L.C
Neighborhood Drains L.L.C
5.0(
52
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Clear+1 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"This man came out in the evening, after I worked all day and had no problem helping me out. He was kind, courteous, and very up front. He not only fixed the issue, he gave me pointers on making sure it doesn’t come back. Please, give him a call if you need a plumber. He will not disappoint you!"
Clear in aisle
Drain cleaning
floor clean out
Main Drain
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Still Services
4.6(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearBathtub Install or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+14 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Still Services replaced my hot water tank. These people are amazing. Exceptional customer service. Quality of the work of the highest caliber. Matt and his team went above and beyond to ensure that I experienced maximum service with a minimum of inconvenience. I will call them for future plumbing needs and have already told several people about them."
Response time7 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Water Heaters America, Inc.
Water Heaters America, Inc.
4.9(
57
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Don't hesitate in doing business with Ben and Water Heaters America. My experience was a call one day and hot water the next. An extremely fair price for a repair that others would recommend doing a full, much more costly replacement."
Response time7 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for DTour Enterprises, LLC
DTour Enterprises, LLC
3.7(
76
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Sewer Main - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+7 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Plummer was upfront and able to diagnose the problem after previous Plummer had failed to do so. He was also very helpful in guiding us through next steps as we were not immediately financially prepared to fix the overall issue."
Tankless Water Heater
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

A frequent mistake is attempting unpermitted DIY plumbing work, which causes significant issues during home sales and voids homeowners insurance in Massachusetts. Homeowners also mistakenly patch aging galvanized or lead pipes instead of fully replacing them. Additionally, failing to insulate pipes in unheated spaces leads to severe freeze damage during harsh winter cold snaps. Always hire a licensed professional to ensure your home remains safe and fully compliant.

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In the short term, updating your plumbing ensures rental market readiness and prevents burst pipes during harsh Amherst winters. Long-term benefits include eliminating hazardous lead service lines to protect your health. Fixing leaks and replacing inefficient fixtures directly extends the lifespan of private septic systems. Furthermore, modernizing these systems improves boiler efficiency for hydronic heating and increases your overall property value in a highly competitive real estate market.

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Start your Amherst seasonal routine in the fall by shutting off outdoor hose bibs and inspecting unheated crawl spaces before freezing temperatures arrive. During winter, maintain indoor heating at a minimum of 55 degrees to protect pipes. In the spring, inspect all exposed lines for post-thaw cracking and test your septic drainage. Finally, use the summer months to schedule non-emergency plumbing upgrades and inspect required backflow prevention devices.

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Modifying your plumbing directly impacts several other home systems in Amherst. Because many local properties use hydronic heating, changing water pressure directly disrupts boiler performance. Opening older plaster walls for pipe access reveals outdated wiring or structural issues requiring immediate attention. Additionally, adding new fixtures increases water usage, which places strict legal limits on private septic systems. Consult a licensed contractor to evaluate these interconnected systems before starting work.

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You should schedule a plumbing inspection if your home features original pre-1960 galvanized steel or lead pipes. Watch for seasonal signals like unexplained wet spots or reduced water pressure after a harsh MA winter, indicating severe freeze damage. Changes in water taste or discoloration point directly to internal pipe corrosion. Finally, schedule an assessment before selling your property or renting it out to ensure all systems meet strict state standards.

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